How much weight did you lose before being banded? Is there a certain amount of weight we're suppose to lose?

Hi, I only know where I started and where im at in about 4 weeks..im down 18lbs....started from 5 day ketosis diet on which I started 9/14..been doin low cal..low fat since..go in on tuesday for the procedure!

All my Dr wanted was for me to shrink my liver to make her job easy. I am on day 12 of pre op (low carb) diet.

Well good luck to those with surgery near. My surgery was initially turned down by cigna. Medicare is my secondary, and i think they have a lot of hoops to jump in order to get it.

The first doctor i was with had an insurance handler that was a bill collector in another job. I STILL think thats why cigna turned me down. Bummer , because I ended up leaving, and that was a woman doctor I understand is very good.

However, Im a firm believer that a doctors staff is a direct extension of them, and I didnt want to deal with that attitude throughout an otherwise kinda scarey thing (initially anyways for ME) anyways.

So, I have an appt with a new doctor next week.

I am scheduled for lap band on October 30th scared to death been having some sugar issues due to being dibetic & pre op diet my body is in shock they said only been on it for 4 days. I don't want to fell this diet I look at all the inspirational story's and say I can do this. Wish me luck & best wishes to all

Good luck! I just read that a persons diabetes literally went away after the lap band and some weight loss! You will be fine!

I have the pure Protein vanilla creme powder & mix in sugar free Jello or puddings that are flavors I like..for example s/f orange tastes like a creamsicle & my favorite is lemon flavoring but I have also tried banana s/f pudding & pumpkin pie spice with a teaspoon of vanilla...just a few ideas for different flavors.

I had to lose 5% of my weight which was 12 pounds. I have been low-carbing and cut out all processed' date=' white, sugary foods and have lost 30 pounds since the end of July. I also walk one mile on my treadmill and lift weights at least three times a week.[/quote']

How much do you mix in w the sf Jello?

How much weight did you lose before being banded? Is there a certain amount of weight we're suppose to lose?

I thing I do know is that heavier people lose more weight on pre op. Is there anyone out there that is 5'5 about 215lbs that has gone through pre op if so how much did you lose and how long was your pre op diet?

I am scheduled for lap band on October 30th scared to death been having some sugar issues due to being dibetic & pre op diet my body is in shock they said only been on it for 4 days. I don't want to fell this diet I look at all the inspirational story's and say I can do this. Wish me luck & best wishes to all

Good luck tomorrow. You will do great.